Big Board 3.0 Lottery Picks: Alex Sarr Holds Top Position; Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham on the Rise
March is shaping up to be a crucial month for the 2024 draft prospects.
As the regular season draws to a close, NBA scouts are honing their player rankings and tiers in preparation for traveling across the country to attend conference tournaments. They are also gearing up to evaluate the strong international draft class, which could potentially include up to four lottery picks.
Noteworthy performances are stirring up excitement and causing shifts in the lottery rankings.
Fit is anticipated to be pivotal in this draft, as scouts grapple with ranking top prospects confidently.
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1. Alex Sarr
Perth Wildcats (Australia)
International
PF/C
7’1” | 215
Age on draft night: 19.1
Sarr remains at No. 1 in Big Board 3.0 due to his tremendous upside, versatility, and defensive potential.
Listed at 7'1" with a reported 7'5" wingspan, Sarr's blend of size, length, and skills makes him a perfect fit for the modern NBA. On offense, Sarr is an excellent vertical lob target and rim runner who excels at running the floor in transition. While he's an inefficient low post scorer at this stage of his career due to lack of strength, he showcases promising footwork and a Lamarcus Aldridge-like turnaround jumper. He also displays a soft touch around the rim, an efficient mid-range jumper, and a shooting range extending beyond the arc.